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05/20/1935523 Streets and Sidewalks Committee Report (contd) Your Committee on Streets and Sidewalks have investigated the above and has found: Suggest deferring action on resolution attached due to the fact that the state to- gether with the Federal Government are already contemplating construction activities. E.A.Fredericr_ Theo .Schwanbeck G.Yalter Pflughaupt. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Frederick to spread this report upon the uinutes and place same on file. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ANNUAL AUDIT:- Alderman Pflughaupt, chairman of the Finance Committee, suggested that an audit of the City Treasurer's and City Clerk's books be authorized. The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Pflughaupt that the Finance Committee be authorized to solicit bids for auditing the books of the City Treasurer and City Clerk. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJCU NME T : The motion was made by Alderman Fre- derick and seconded by Pflughaupt to adjourn. The motion.was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjourned. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR WITCING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HFT,D IN THE COUNCIL CHA1tBERS ON THE 20th DAY OF LTAY, A.D.1935 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W.Kinder, presiding, with Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the roll call. The Clerk reported all aldermen present. THE JUDICIARY AND ASSESSMENT COIVMITTEE had no report to offer. THE POLICE AND LICENSE COMMITTEE: had no report to offer. THE STREETS AND SIDEWALKS COWITTEE had no report to offer. THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS AND PLATS through its chairman, Alderman MacLuckie, submitted the following report: RE: The letter from County Superintendent of Highways asking approval of Plat 3 - a - 1 of S.B.I. Route #62: We,your committee on Public Works, Buildings and Plats therefore recommend: That this plat be received and approved by the Mayor and Council. That the Clerk be instructed to request the County Superintendent of high ways to furnish a survey of this piece of ground. (Edwin D.MacLuckie COMMITT�S.C.Campagna (H.M.Ahbe The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Frederick that the Council concurr in this report. The motion was 524 voted upon by acclamation, All voted "aye", none voting "nay"-. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the report_ concurred in. THE FIRE COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE BEVER DRAINAGE AND SANITATION COMMITT - then submitted the following report which was read by the Clerk: RE: the Letter dated May 7 1935 from Henry J.Schlacks, architect for the Sisters of Nazareth, asking per- mission to connect their sewer to the sewer system of the City of Des Plaines; We,your committee on Sewer,Draina€e and Sanitation there fore recommend that the Sisters of Nazareth be permitted to connect to the Des Plaines Sewage System provided that no expense be incurred by the city of Des Plaines except such expense as may be required for the treatment and pumping of said sewage. in order to provide for this expense of treating and pumping this extra sewage we, the committee, recommend that a monthly charge be made for same. We recommend also that the Sisters of Nazareth submit drawings and specifications of their proposed sewage system to the City Engineer of Des Plaines for his approval. John Lemke Theo.Schwanbeck C.L.Bishop The motion was made by Alderman MacLuckie and seconded by Frederick that the Council concurr in this report. The motion was votdd upon by acclamation. All voted "Aye", none voting "Nay".. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion unanimously carried and the report concurred in. BIDS ON GARBAGE TRUCKS: The motion was made by Alderman Lemke, Chairman of the Sewer, Drainage and Sanitation Committee, and seconded by Bishop to instruct the Clerk to advertise for sealed bids on two (2) garbage trucks,s,id bids to be returnable Tune 3, 1935. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. All voted "Ayes", none voting '"Nay". The Mayor thereupon declared the motion unanimously carried. The motion was made by Alderman Bishop and seconded by Lemke to designate the Des Plaines Journal as the medium for publishing the call for bids on the aforementioned gar- bage trucks. The Mayor put the question and the roll was called with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulie, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and' Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. THE WATER COMMITTEE through its chairman, Alder- man Bishop, reported that the contract for re -conditioning the pump on the Norma Well has' been awarded to W.L.Thorne Company. The motion was then made by Alderman .Bishop and seconded by MacLuckie to authorize and direct the Mayor and Clerk to sign this contract with W.L.Thorne Company in the name of the City. The Mayor put the question and the roll was called with the following result: Ayes; Alder- men Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle, Bishop, Maciuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. iays;None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. :5.25 PETITION FOR DIS -ANNEXATION: The Clerk then read a petition filed April 12,1935 by William. Seegers, Emma Seegers, Henry Oehlerking, William h.Pohlman and Carolina Pohlman asking; the disconnection from the City of Des Plaines of their respective properties in the extreme northwesterly part of the City. The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Schwanbeck to refer this petition to the Committee on Public Works, Buildings and Plats for study and recommendation. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. All voted "Aye", none voting "Nay". The Mayor thereupon declared the notion carried. NOTICE TO COTS%ITTEES: The motion was made by Alderman YacLuckie and seconded by Carroll to request the Clerk to notify committee chairmen immediately after the meeting of any such matters as have been referred to the cornuittees. The motion vias voted upon by acclamation. All voted f Aye", none voting "Nay". The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. MOTOR FUEL TAX ALLOTMENT: The Clerk then read the following; post card: State of Illinois Department of Public Works and buildings .Division of Highv;ays Motor Fuel Tax Allotment City Clerk: Your allotment of Motor Fuel Tax for the month of April,1935 is1,076.76. ERNST LI RRERi -AN • Chief Highway Engineer The communication yeas ordered filed by the Mayor. BAND FOR M KORI I DAY: following letter: Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines. The Clerk then read the Gentlemen: The American Legion Post #36 respectfully requests the Council to provide a band for the patriotic exercises to be held in Des Plaines on Memorial Day. We understand that there are funds available from taxation for Municipal Band purposes and inasmuch as practically all ex -service men's organizations will take part in these exercises it will be a community affair. We also req)ectfully request the Mayor and Council to take part in these exercises in a body. iespectfully yours, AMERICAN LEGION POST #"36 By Arthur niek Post Commander The motion was made by Alderman-e'ulle and seconded by Frederick 526 to grant the request contained in this letter. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. All voted "Aye", -none voting "Nay". The Mayor thereupon declared the motion unanimously carried and the request granted. Mayor Kinder appointed Alderman Yulle as a committee of one to see to it that a band is provided for Memorial Day. ILLINOIS STATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE: The Clerk then read the following letter: May 16 1935 City Council of Des Plaines Mr. George W. -Kinder, Mayor Dear Sir: It has come to our attention that the office of the "Illinois State Employment Service" located in the Des Plaines State Bank Bldg. has been temporarily closed and that it will probably not be reopened here. The plan is to move it into or near Chicago. The office has served the people of the suburbs northwest of Chicago especiallywell. Many jobs have been located at no cost to employer or employee. Do you believe that it would be detrimental to the best interests of this territory, ie, Cook County northwest of Chicago to move this office away from its present and natural rocation? If so, we suggest that you write Dr.A.H.R. Atwood, on your stationery, and express your protest or at least your views on the subject. A -suggested letter is enclosed. lou may change the thought or wording as you desire. Your attention and immediate action will be qppreciated. By the Cormattee, HENRY SIGWA1T Chairman. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Carroll to instruct the Clerk to write a letter to Dr.A.H. R.Atwood, urging him to continue operating the Illinois Employ- ment Office at Des Plaines. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. All voted "Aye", none voting "Nay". The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. GARDEN CLUB: The Clerk then read the following DES PLAINES GARDEN CLUB Des Plaines,Iilinois letter: Des Plaines City Council, Des Plaines,Illinois. Gentlemen: The Des Plaines Garden Club asks your per- mission to use the property between the City Hall and. Spiegler's store on May 24th and 25th on which days the club plans to have a' plant sale. Probably you know that a great part of the club's money is used for civic purposes. Very truly yours, Susan L.Poyer, Secretary (Urs.W.T.) The motion was made by Alderman MacLuckie and seconded by Campagna to grant the Garden Club's request. The motion vas. voted upon by acclamation. ,11 voted "Aye", none voting "Nay". The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the request granted. SONS OF THE .A.ItERICAN LEGION: The Cleric then read the following cornmunication: May l b,193 5 Hon.Layor Geo Kinder City Hall Des Plaines,Illinois Ihe Sons of the American Legion extend to you and the City Council an invitation to attend their installation at junior High Monday night May 20 at 8:00 P.M. Howard Husum, Adjutant. 2he motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Carroll to instruct the Clerk to.express the Council's regrets for not being in a position to attend these installation ceremonies. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. All voted "Aye", none voting "Nay". The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Pflughaupt, chairman of the Finance Committee, then presented the following pro- posed resolution, which was read by the Clerk, each member of the Council having been supplied with a copy in advance: RESOLVED TH�A.T THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE A:;D THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK E INSTRUCTED TO ISSUE t ROP R VOUCHER- LARRA T S IN PAYMEi T OF SAME. SAID WARRA1r S TO BE RELEASED UPON ORDER OF THE FINANCE C0M TTT +E WHEN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. NO. NAIVE AMT- NO. NAME 3149 3151 3153 3155 3157 3159 3161 3163 3165 3167 3169 3171 3173 3175 3177 3179 3181 3183 3185 3187 3189 3191 3193 3195 3197 3199 3201 Subur.Ar.& Cty T ns Grace Rexses Edna Mahn H ug o Dahm Mildred Guenther Elmer W.Johnson Alta Mercer Currie Charles Forberg Otto H.Tosch, Jr Frieda M.Edgren A.H.Lauer Mayme A.Hausner J.C.Graham Joe Connor Walter Stamm Roy Carlson Mrs.Florence Braun Paul Esser T.Frank Hahn. Adeline Selke Emil Berg George Whitcomb H.R.\Iegner's Gr.Bt Des PI.Tournal C.L.Plew & Co W.L.Plew & Co Ditto, Inc. 27.00 40.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 36.35 28.50 b0.00 3.11 3150 Edgar J.Friedrich 3152 Otto W.J.Henri ch 3154 Dora Eash 3156 Carrie Bauer 3158 Helen Ryan 3160 talte r J.Are tlow 3162 Inez K.Tames 3164 Isabel ii.Longley 3166 Elizabeth A.Dunn 3168 Lillian A.Vildebille 3170 K.W.Downing 3172 Mae E.Tones 3174 Andrew DeWa ld 3176 Mrs.Lillian Keedy 3178 Mrs.Catherine Moore 3180 Hattie Wetterman 3182 Herm6n `i ille 3184 Mrs.Daisy DuRard 3186 Grace Rudolph 3188 Des P1.Motor Sales 3190 American Legion post 3192 Service Cleaners & Tailor 6.00 3194 :rd.Butens cho en 6.00 3196 E.H.Schulze, agent 47.50 3198 W.L.Plew & Co 450.00 3200 W.L.Plew & Co 20.00 3202 Frank A.Brerner & Sons 8.11 AMT 112.50 83.33 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 36 6.00 527 528 NG. NAME 4.20d Frank A.Bremer 3205 R.Hammerl 3207 E.Drexler 3209 J.Wigham 3211. B.C.Foote 3213 Gniot Bros.Tire 3215- Kenneth G. -Meyer 3217 Des- Pl.Merc.Co. 3219 Kruse Bros. Serv.Sta 3221 Ben Stangor 3223 John Hammerl 3225 Nagel Co 3227 Mrs.G.S.Cook 3229 Albert Kranz 3231 Raymondolze 3233 D.H.Coffman 3235 Coffman Coal Yard 3237 Kruse Bros.Ser.Sta. 3239 M.D.Wells 3241 Frank Fischer 3243 Fred Kaufman 3245 Herman Meinshausen 3247 Des Plaines Lbr & Co 3249 Harold Heimsoth 3251 J.S.Garrett AMT. NO. -NAME Sons 19.74 74.25 74.25 72.00 45.00 B 115.54 83.33 1.22 4.25 74.25 4.50 1.69 50.00 25.0C 67.50 67150 69.53 3.75 78.75 72.0C 28.00 21.47 4.68 5.00 6.00 3204 H.A.Becker 3206 E.Keyer 3205 P.Cheever 3210 J.W.Grindley 3212 A.D.Flentge 3214 Des Plaines Pub.Co 3216 Max Mau 3218 Herman Meinshausen 3220 Des Plaines Mer.Oo 3222 Louis Bierman 322.4 Prairie -Lee Paint 3226 Elsie Earle 3228 Ione Currier 3230 Public Serv.Co. 3232 Alvin Winkelman 3234 Albert Koefeldt 3236 Motton Serv.Sta. 3238 Pearl Koelling 3240 Max Maus 3242 Richard Guenther 3244 Paul Gilmore 3246 Kruse Bros.Serv.Sta 3248 Frank A.Brerner &6ons .61 3250 Conrad. Wolfgram 5.00 AMT. 90.00 74.25 72.00 45.00 45.00 55.75 52.65 43.22 1.82 9.00 21.06 80.00 50.00 9.76 67.50 3.15 12.53 40.00 72.00 28.00 56.00 2.50 The motion was made by Alderman Pf1ughau2t and seconded by Fulle to pass and adopt this proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the roll was called ith the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Schwanbeck, Lemke, and. Campagna. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution unanimously a'dopted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Fulle and seconded by Pflughaupt that the Minutes of the regular Council Meeting Of May 6,1935 as aull as the minutes of the ad- journed. Council Meeting held. May 13,1935 be approved as written. The Mayor put the question and the motion Was votedupon by accla- mation. • All voted "Aye", none voting wiiay". The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the minutes approved as written. BIDS ON FIRE DEPARTMENT EaUIPMENT BONDS: The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Ahbe to instruct the Clerk to notify a number of bond houses that bids will be received by the Council on June 3, 1935 for the 10,000.00 Fire Department Equipment Bond issue, if, as and when issued. The Mayor put the question to vote by acclamation. All voted ,"Aye none voting "Nay". The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. MERRILL FORECLOSURE: Kenneth G.Meyer, City Attorney, reported that suit for foreclosure has been filed against the Fayette 0.Merrill property. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Schwanbeck to instruct the City Attorney to file an appearance and an answer in the case. The Mayor put the question to vote by acclamation. A11 voted ,"Aye, " none voting "Nay". The Mayor thereupon d eclared the motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY: Mayor Kinder then announced the appointment of Kenneth U.Meyer for City Attorney for a term ending April 30,1937 or until his successor is duly appointed and qualified. The motion was made by Alderman Bishop and seconded. by MacLuckie that this appointment of Kenneth G.Meyer be confirmed. All voted, "Aye," none voting, "Nay". The ayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the apPointment confirmed. APPOINTVRNT OF CITY ENGINEER: Mayor Kinder then announced the appointment of Wm...H.Allen as Clty Engineer for a two year term, subject to contract. The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by MacLuckie to confirm this appointment ofIhn.H.Alllen. 529 The Mayor put the motion to a vote by acclamation. X111 voted ye," none voting 'Nay". The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the appointment confirmed. ADJOU EE l: The motion was made by Alderman Fulle and seconded by Pflughau)tthat the Council adjourn to Mond4y, May 27, 1935. The Mayor put the motion to a vote by acclamation. A11 voted, "Aye," none voting , "Nay". The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, and the council adjourned to Mondy, May 27, 1935 at 8:G0 P.M. EDG •"ICH, City Cler' MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED UFFTING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAIN'ES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CH \TBERS ON THE 27th DAY OF IY,A.D.1935 AT THE HOUR Or 8:00 P.'. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W. Kinder, presiding, with Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the roll call. The Clerk reported all Aldermen present. AUDIT OF CITY ACCOUNTS: Alderman Pflughaupt, chairman of the Finance com- mittee resorted that several prices for a two year audit had been received. The motion was then made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded ,bV_ MacLuckie that the auditing work be let to Allen R.Smart ; Company for the stipulated lump sum price of 4C0.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, and the work let to Alien R.Smart & Company. REPAIR Or STREETS: Mayor Kinder called the Streets a Sidewalk Committee's attention to the necessity of repairing and cleaning the streets, and referred the matter to the said committee. STRAY DOGS: Alderman Carroll, chairman of the Police and License Committee stated that his committee is not ready to present definite recommendations for the riddance of the dog nuisance. ATTORNEY'S SURETY BOND. The Clerk then submitted the surety bond of .Lenneth G.IMeyer, City Attorney, the said bond being described as: Globe Indemnity Company Bond X6629, in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars(:2,000.00) The motion was made' by Alderman MacLuckie and seconded by Frederick to accept and approve the said bond. The Mayor put the question and the roll was called with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle, Bishop, MacLuc;cie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck, and Campagna. Nays: •Lone. The